Blue Dasher

Blue Dasher Dragonfly

This dragonfly, like the Halloween Pennant, returns to the same perch.  I wonder if they don't enjoy eating breakfast from a particular view.

I chose this shot because of the unique perspective.  I like this type of shot, probably, as much as the head shot.  I like the symmetry of the location of the legs.  I like the bokeh and its colors.

I have tried to tell myself not to make this type of capture because no one wants to look at the butt of a dragonfly.  I still get excited when I see a shot like this.  (Please, no inappropriate comments.)

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Bombini Bombus

Bumblebee

I chose this image because I liked the colors, the rhythm of the inflorescence, the sharpness of the bee and the bokeh of the background.  My memory is failing me at the moment as to the name of the plant.  I would guess that this bee sat here over night and is about ready to fly or has just started.  The morning light is outstanding!

I also like the sound of "Bombini Bombus."   I sometimes say it to myself as I walk around.

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Halloween Pennant

Halloween Pennant Dragonfly

 The Halloween Pennant is relatively easy to photography.  Like most other dragonflies you need to be there at the correct time.  It's time is usually after I have passed its area.  One day, I finished up late at the pond.  Jan Farrell happened to be out on the other side and called to me that there was one on her side.

They perch, fly away and return like the Blue Dasher.  All you do, is setup and wait.  

I chose the above shot because it is a good ID shot with an out of focus back ground.

Halloween Pennant Dragonfly

Sometimes it would return and perch facing me.  That was fine with me.  I like head shots.  I am unsure why they appeal to me.  They are almost a portraits.  They are probably not the best ID shots.  Details shots would more aptly describe them.

The images I captured in 2013 are my first of this species.

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White-tailed Deer Fawn

White-tailed Deer Fawn

I chose this one because of the fetching quality of "baby deer."  The one on the left is looking at the sign with interest and has not seen the photographer as yet.  The sign locates the image for those of us knowing the nature center.  If I were to anthropomorphize these creatures, the one on the left might be saying, "Let's go the the wildlife tower next."  The one under the sign might be saying, "Who d'at?"  

My grandson Caleb reportedly asked his mother, "Where does Grandpa get those pictures for our birthday cards?"  I thank my daughter for sharing that.

It was a foggy morning.  I was about to step out into the prairie habitat.  I noticed the fawn and as smoothly as possible stepped back for cover.  The next time I stepped out I had my long lens on a monopod.  There were four captures over a span of 1/2 second.  I used "Clarity"  in Adobe Camera Raw to remove some of the effects of the fog.  I also removed noise in ACR.

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Sweet Briar

Sweet Briar Rose

I chose this one because it is pink and many of the people I know like pictures of pink things.  Pink is not a predominate color at Gorman Nature Center.  I also chose it because it is an Helicon Focus image executed well, in my opinion.

For a time, I thought this a variation of the Multiflora Rose.  It seems that Gorman is being overrun by Multifora Rose, which has a much less colorful bloom.  The Sweet Briar is not native to our area, coming, most probably from Europe.  The leaves, barely visible in this shot, are pinnate and serrated.

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Reminiscence III

Carrie, Chad, Chris, Frieda, Larry, Nancy, Shelly

I think this shot was from 1985, January.  I have a feeling that the person to Nancy's right, invisible, was Craig who took the picture.  Anyone know?

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Reminiscence II

Teacher's Comin' Cast

Some of you know some of these folks.  I can't remember the date.  I think this this is from the Bucyrus production.  Any help?

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Reminiscence

Carrie, Grace, Larry, Chris, Chad

Some of you know some or all of these people.  Shot taken in probably June or July of 1979.

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Azure Bluet Female

Azure Bluet Female

I chose this one because of the dynamic line of the grass and the sharp focus of the eye.

I found these along the trail North of the frog pond.  They are numerous there during the time of my daily visit.  I am now wondering, after further reading, if this is not a male.  They oviposit in tandem with the female remaining under water for several minutes.  As with many insects, I think they congregate there because of the warm morning sun striking that side of the trail. 

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Ebony Jewelwing

Ebony Jewelwing Male

This and the following image survived the cuts because I think they are good images for identification and they are both eating their catch.

Besides, they are interesting dragonflies.  The River Jewelwing is slightly larger but the Ebony Jewelwing is larger than most, if not all other dragonflies.  Their coloration is striking.  The iridescence adds to that quality.

Ebony Jewelwing Female

I have read that the female lays eggs, oviposition,  either under water or not.  Eel-grass is a plant involved.  I made these captures in an area warmed by the morning sun.  It is both near a vernal pool and the little Gorman stream.  I think they perched there in the sun to eat their breakfast.  

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